Learning With Computers L6: Getting Started

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 1. A system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message (5)
  2. 5. A geometric element that has position but no extension (5)
  3. 7. Small rodent that squeaks, or a computer pointer (5)
  4. 8. The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system (8)
  5. 9. A small book usually having a paper cover (6)
  6. 11. A telegram sent abroad (plural) (6)
  7. 12. A link from a ___ file to another location or file (9)
  8. 14. The area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear (7)
  9. 15. Screen that shows what a computer is doing (7)

Down

  1. 2. Worldwide network connecting computers (8)
  2. 3. The opening ___ of a web site (8)
  3. 4. The part of a computer that does most of the data processing (3)
  4. 6. The phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid (4)
  5. 9. A set of related records kept together (4)
  6. 10. The means of connection between things ___ in series (4)
  7. 13. Set of keys you type on or play like a piano (8)